BFDNN - POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
- MSDS: BFDNN
- Manufacturer: CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST) J T BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR)
- Product Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-543-4041
Product Identification
Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-543-4041
MSDS Number: BFDNN
Responsible Party
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US
Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310
Info Phone: 714-864-2310
Cage: OOO63
Contractor
Telephone: 800-582-2537
Cage: 70829
Ingredients
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 31.0%
OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 69.0%
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:POISON:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS;MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED,CONJUNCTIVITIS,IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
First Aid
First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF SWALLOWED,IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE
WATER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF DILUTED VINEGAR,LEMON OR ORANGE
JUICE.FOLLOW WI TH MILK OR WHITES OF EGGS BEATEN WITH WATER.SEE DR
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & ISOLATE.DILUTE WITH WATER
& NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
WHILE MAKING SOLUTIONS,ADD SLOWLY TO SURFACE SOLUTION TO AVOID
VIOLENT SPATTERING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING.AVOID
BREATHING DUST OR MIST.WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,BIG FACE SHIELD, &
WORKING CLOTHES.STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.
Exposure Controls
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1320-1324C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,SOLID & WATER.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE,AIR,ALUMINUM,BROMIDE,BORIC ACID,BROMINE,CO*2,CDBR.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ABOVE SOLUTION THROUGH WASTE TREATMENT
PLANT.
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